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Computer Science at California Institute of Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at California Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California Institute of Technology sits in Pasadena, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 94 computer science graduations were recorded at California Institute of Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Computer Science Rankings at California Institute of Technology

Rankings can help you compare California Institute of Technology’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#23 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 142
Best Value	California	#87 of 102
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#113 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#122 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#373 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California Institute of Technology

Graduates of California Institute of Technology’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$129,693

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Science graduates at California Institute of Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at California Institute of Technology are 45% women (42) and 55% men (52).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California Institute of Technology

Of the 94 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California Institute of Technology, 45% were women (42) and 55% were men (52).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	10
Asian	49
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 69% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California Institute of Technology, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at California Institute of Technology

The Computer Science program at California Institute of Technology includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	94

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at California Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.